The School of English at the University of Leeds is one of the top-rated
departments in the country. Judged 'excellent' in its teaching, and amongst the top 10 English departments in the country for research (RAE2008, GPA 2.95; RAE2001, 5*A). It has a distinguished history.
G. Wilson Knight, A. Norman Jeffares and Geoffrey Hill were professors here,
and J.R.R. Tolkien was a Reader. Alumni include world-renowned writers Wole
Soyinka and Ngugi wa Thiong'o.
With about 50 members of academic staff, the School teaches across the whole
range of English Studies, from Old English to contemporary poetry, from modern
literary theory to Anglo-Irish literature, including Modern English Language
and Theatre Studies. Our aim is to provide you with a stimulating environment
in which you can develop your skills in all areas of English. We take pride
in the fact that seminars are taught in small groups, where we can offer individual
support.
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